Intra-Individual Variation in Language |
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Editor:
| Werth, Alexander Bülow, Lars Pfenninger, Simone E. Schiegg, Markus |
Series title: | Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [TiLSM] Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-11-074285-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2021 |
Publisher: | De Gruyter, Inc.
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Imprint: | De Gruyter Mouton |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $130.99 |
Book Description:
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This volume offers several empirical, methodological, and theoretical approaches to the study of observable variation within individuals on various linguistic levels. With a focus on German varieties, the chapters provide answers on the following questions (inter alia): Which linguistic and extra-linguistic factors explain intra-individual variation? Is there observable intra-individual variation that cannot be explained by linguistic and extra-linguistic factors? Can group-level...
More DescriptionThis volume offers several empirical, methodological, and theoretical approaches to the study of observable variation within individuals on various linguistic levels. With a focus on German varieties, the chapters provide answers on the following questions (inter alia):
Which linguistic and extra-linguistic factors explain intra-individual variation? Is there observable intra-individual variation that cannot be explained by linguistic and extra-linguistic factors? Can group-level results be generalised to individual language usage and vice versa? Is intra-individual variation indicative of actual patterns of language change? How can intra-individual variation be examined in historical data?
Consequently, the various theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches in this volume offer a better understanding of the meaning of intra-individual variation for patterns of language development, language variation and change.
The inter- and transdisciplinary nature of the volume is an exciting new frontier, and the results of the studies in this book provide a wealth of new findings as well as challenges to some of the existing findings and assumptions regarding the nature of intra-individual variation.